rule out

UK
/ruːl aʊt/
US
/ruːl aʊt/

Translations

rule outverb
ruled out
Past Simple
ruled out
Past Participle
ruling out
Gerund
UK
/ruːl aʊt/
US
/ruːl aʊt/
We need to rule out any other possibilities before making a decision.
Нам нужно исключить любые другие возможности, прежде чем принимать решение.

Definitions

rule outverb
To eliminate or exclude something as a possibility.
The doctor ruled out the possibility of a fracture after reviewing the X-rays.